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State abortion bans forcing interstate travel, U.S. Senate panel hears
WASHINGTON — When Lauren Miller flew from her home state of Texas to Colorado two years ago she felt a moment of relief when the plane took off — not because she had been delayed for hours or because she needed a vacation, but because she was about to meet with doctors who would be […] The post State abortion bans forcing interstate travel, U.S. Senate panel hears appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Immigrant advocates, congressional Dems press Biden for permanent protections
WASHINGTON — Ashly Trejo Mejia is eager to attend medical school, but she’s not sure she can pursue that dream because of an upcoming court decision that could end the Obama-era program meant to temporarily protect immigrants like her who were brought into the country illegally as children. “You’re frozen in time,” she said. The […] The post Immigrant advocates, congressional Dems press Biden for permanent protections appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Pair of U.S. House Dems add to chorus calling for Alito, Thomas recusals
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Democrats echoed Senate colleagues Tuesday in calling for U.S. Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito to recuse themselves from Jan. 6 cases, and for congressional Republicans to support passing an enforceable ethics code for the entire bench. Reps. Jamie Raskin, ranking member of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight […] The post Pair of U.S. House Dems add to chorus calling for Alito, Thomas recusals appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
If Kent Thiry’s latest election initiative upends Colorado politics, it would be the first time
Coloradans are expected to vote this November on a ballot initiative that would make major changes to state and federal elections, abolishing the party primary and assembly system and instituting four-candidate general elections decided by ranked choice voting. The Colorado Voters First initiative marks the third time in a decade that Kent Thiry, former CEO […] The post If Kent Thiry’s latest election initiative upends Colorado politics, it would be the first time appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Coloradans across political parties, age groups, regions want politicians to address cost of living
There’s a catchall phrase that’s been tossed around as parody for decades, but feels increasingly earnest: In this economy? As in: Go out to eat, in this economy? Go to a concert, in this economy? Get a Christmas tree, in this economy? It’s not just you. Thousands of Coloradans have responded to the statewide Voter […] The post Coloradans across political parties, age groups, regions want politicians to address cost of living appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Biden administration approves Colorado’s plan to distribute federal funding for internet access
The Biden administration has approved Colorado’s plan to distribute grant funding to expand broadband internet access, White House officials announced in a press conference Tuesday. Colorado will receive $826.5 million to support affordable, high-speed internet access across the state as part of the Biden administration’s Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program. The announcement makes Colorado […] The post Biden administration approves Colorado’s plan to distribute federal funding for internet access appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Biden touts gun safety record to advocates, as son found guilty on felony charges
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday touted his administration’s efforts to reduce gun violence as the second anniversary of bipartisan gun safety legislation he signed into law approaches. “Never give up on hope,” Biden said during an annual conference hosted by the advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety. The speech came hours after the […] The post Biden touts gun safety record to advocates, as son found guilty on felony charges appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Local Colorado GOP officials call for special meeting to oust chair Dave Williams
A growing chorus of local Republican Party officials opposed to Colorado GOP chair Dave Williams’ leadership said Monday that they had collected enough signatures to trigger a special party meeting at which they plan to vote for his removal. A press release from the Jefferson County Republicans, whose chair Nancy Pallozzi has helped lead the […] The post Local Colorado GOP officials call for special meeting to oust chair Dave Williams appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Bennet, Neguse urge EPA review of terminal expansions for Colorado-bound oil trains
Two Colorado Democrats on Tuesday called on the Environmental Protection Agency to “carefully examine” the proposed expansions of three rail terminals in eastern Utah that could dramatically increase hazardous oil-train traffic through the Colorado River Basin and the Denver metro area. The three facilities located near Price, Utah — the Wildcat Loadout, the Price River […] The post Bennet, Neguse urge EPA review of terminal expansions for Colorado-bound oil trains appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Colorado counties prepare to hold in-person voting in jails under new law
Ahead of the November election, county clerks and sheriffs across Colorado need to plan to hold a day of in-person voting at every local jail to meet the requirements of a new law. Senate Bill 24-72, which Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed into law at the end of May, requires county sheriffs to designate someone […] The post Colorado counties prepare to hold in-person voting in jails under new law appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Easing federal marijuana rules: There’s still a long way to go
Nearly three weeks after the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration proposed loosening a federal prohibition on marijuana, the next phases of policy fights over the drug’s status are starting to take shape. Public comments, which the DEA is accepting on the proposal until mid-July, will likely include an analysis of the economic impact of more lenient […] The post Easing federal marijuana rules: There’s still a long way to go appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Trump says he’ll work ‘side by side’ with group that wants abortion ‘eradicated’
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump said Monday that if reelected he plans to work “side by side” with a newly formed religious organization that says abortion is the “greatest atrocity facing” the United States and should be “eradicated entirely.” During two-minute recorded remarks played at The Danbury Institute’s inaugural Life & Liberty Forum in […] The post Trump says he’ll work ‘side by side’ with group that wants abortion ‘eradicated’ appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Rep. Boebert’s threats to sue opposition group’s donors likely improper, judge says
A lawsuit against U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert of Windsor can move forward on some of its claims, a federal magistrate judge in Colorado recommended Sunday. The lawsuit comes from political activist David Wheeler of North Carolina and the super PAC American Muckrakers, of which he is president. Filed a year ago in U.S. District Court […] The post Rep. Boebert’s threats to sue opposition group’s donors likely improper, judge says appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Plutonium found in air near former Rocky Flats nuclear weapons plant
There are measurable levels of plutonium in the area planned for recreational trail development near Rocky Flats, experts warned in a recent court filing. Chemist Michael Ketterer and retired FBI agent Jon Lipsky measured levels using air filters at three locations near Rocky Flats during a high winds April 6, when dirt was visibly blowing […] The post Plutonium found in air near former Rocky Flats nuclear weapons plant appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Voter guide 2024: Republican state House primary races QA
Registered voters in Colorado should have received their ballots in the mail for the June 25 primary, which includes races for Congress, the state Legislature, the University of Colorado Board of Regents and other local positions. Voters can contact their county clerk if they have not received their ballot or check the online BallotTrax system. […] The post Voter guide 2024: Republican state House primary races Q&A appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
We asked Coloradans what they want candidates to focus on this election. Thousands answered.
Thousands of Coloradans responding to a survey by their local newsrooms say candidates competing for their votes this year need to be focused primarily on several broad issues: democracy and good government, the economy and cost of living, the environment, climate and natural resources, immigration and abortion. Which concerns weigh most heavily on respondents’ minds […] The post We asked Coloradans what they want candidates to focus on this election. Thousands answered. appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
On the U.S.-Mexico border, hopes and fears after Biden’s order limiting asylum
EL PASO, Texas — Seventeen-year-old Karina Parababire gently rocked her 3-month-old daughter as they waited in a migrant shelter before a Friday night bus ride to Chicago. “I want my daughter to have everything that I didn’t have,” Parababire, who traveled up the extremely dangerous route of the Darien Gap while pregnant, said in Spanish. […] The post On the U.S.-Mexico border, hopes and fears after Biden’s order limiting asylum appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
‘Democracy begins with each of us,’ Biden says at site of D-Day invasion in Normandy
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, speaking from the site of the D-Day invasion in Normandy, France, said Friday that those who support democracy must remember what World War II soldiers sacrificed and live up to those ideals. Biden’s remarks came during commemoration of the 80th anniversary of D-Day and sought to tie the threats to […] The post ‘Democracy begins with each of us,’ Biden says at site of D-Day invasion in Normandy appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
GOP divide, Democratic meddling fuel outside spending on Colorado’s U.S. House primaries
Battles between wealthy conservative donors and far-right extremists over the future of the Republican Party — and at least one controversial effort by a Democratic group to give the upper hand to the latter — are fueling millions of dollars in outside spending on congressional races ahead of Colorado’s June 25 primary. Voters in all […] The post GOP divide, Democratic meddling fuel outside spending on Colorado’s U.S. House primaries appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
The PRESS Act would ensure a free and fair media
Former Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) disagree about many things. But they both introduced bills to protect reporters and their sources from government surveillance. One may finally pass. You might be surprised to learn that in 2005, then-U.S. Rep. Mike Pence (R-IN) introduced the Free Flow of Information Act (H.R. 581). […] The post The PRESS Act would ensure a free and fair media appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
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